Each and every deal, whether it’s RFAs or UFAs, they all take on their own light. At different points and times, you try to move the process along. Sometimes, there are circumstances – internally or externally – that come into play here. At this point and time, there are various levels of dialogue that are happening on both of their fronts.

Ladd, who will turn 30 in December, is in the prime of his career. The two-time Stanley Cup champion enters the final season of a five-year deal with a cap hit of $4.4 million. He’ll be looking for a raise after leading the Jets in scoring last season with 62 points in 81 games.

Byfuglien, on the other hand, has been the subject of several trade rumours throughout the off-season.

The 30-year-old blue-liner, who is line to make $6 million in his final year with the Jets, could be traded by the deadline if the team is out of playoff position.

Rookie Tournament

The Jets’ top prospects will be on the ice this weekend in the Young Stars Classic in Penticton, B.C.

Forwards Nicolaj Ehlers, Nic Petan, Brendan Lemieux, defencemen Josh Morrissey and Eric Comrie as well as goalies Connor Hellebuyck and Eric Comrie will suit up when the Jets open the tourney against the Calgary Flames on Friday.

Winnipeg will also face Vancouver on Sunday before taking on Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.